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A Map of the Riau Islands Archipelago, showing the two biggest islands Lingga Island and Singkep Island, the latter being the main island of this archipelago | 
The Singkep Island ferry getting ready to depart from Tanjung Pinang, on Bintan Island. It is about a 4 hour ferry ride to Singkep Island, via Cempah Island | 
During the ferry ride to Singkep Island, there is a short stop over at Cempah Island. During the stop, you can spend some time admiring this beautiful coastal village |
Passing by Lingga Island on the way to Singkep Island. You can get speed boats from Jago Village in Singkep Island to take you across to Lingga Island | 
”Ojeks” (motorcycle taxis) waiting for passengers to arrive at Singkep Island jetty. Taxis are also available to take you into the nearby town of Dabosingkep | 
One of the many beautiful beaches on Lingga Island. Due to the low number of tourists, the beaches are un-crowded and are great for swimming or snorkeling |
One of the many coastal villages on Lingga Island. Traditional wooden houses are on long stilts built over the water, and they are predominately fishing villages | 
Aerial photo of the lovely Lingga Island coastline. Pristine, untouched and remote beaches surround the coast of Lingga Island, and are great for exploring by travelers | 
You can fly to the Riau Islands by air, from Batam Island or Bintan Island to Singkep Island, and from there take speed boats to the neighboring islands |
Foundations of the Sultan’s Palace, can be found near Daik. The original buildings were burnt down when the Dutch deposed the Sultan at the turn of the century | 
Some 18th century canons have been found and placed pointing out to sea. You can imagine the old days when the Sultan’s navy were fighting the Dutch invaders | 
At 1163 meters this is the highest mountain in the Riau Islands. Wild, unreachable 200 meter high waterfalls tumble down on several sides of the mountain |
The main town of Lingga Island is the village of Daik next to a river. You can buy local handicrafts in Daik, and many villagers still live a traditional way of life | 
Because the Singkep Islands are so remote, some of the beautiful beaches with soft white sand and beautiful sea virtually remain untouched by humans | 
Lingga Island is the largest island in the Riau Islands, with the main village being Daik. Nearby attractions are Cening Hill Fort, Damnah Palace and Lingga Mountian |
This is an old fashioned picturesque little town on Selayar Island, which is very close to Singkep Island. From the top of a tower behind the town, you can get lovely views | 
The sun setting over the Lingga Mountains makes for fantastic scenery. The remoteness of the Riau Islands adds to its charm and beauty | 
The ferry traveling from Tanjung Pinang, Bintan Island, on its way to Singkep Island in the Riau Islands. It is about a 4 hour journey each way |
